All aboard! Train departing Grand Canyon this afternoon. The first Saturday of each month is a “Steam Saturday“ #GrandCanyon #Arizona #RailRoad #Railroading #Locomotive #GrandCanyon100 #100YearsOfGrand [Video shows steam locomotive starting up and passing by while train is departing.] -mq | Grand Canyon National Park

The UNIQUELY HISTORIC Grand Canyon TRAIN 🚂 | DownieLive

Best train adventure: Grand Canyon Railway 🚂 A great way to arrive at America’s favorite canyon is aboard the Grand Canyon Railway! Take in the astonishing views from the comfort of a classic car train while you learn about the history of the canyon and the land that surrounds it. All aboard for the ultimate adventure! 📸IG: janinerosche | Xanterra Travel Collection

Take a trip back in time aboard Grand Canyon Railway. Timeless style and charm, breathtaking views, entertainment that will delight you: discover all the ways to make a grand trip even grander. | Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

For many years, accessing Grand Canyon was very difficult and not for the faint hearted. By 1901, a railroad track was completed to the canyon and a train provided visitors with an alternate mode of transportation. It would replace the eight-hour stagecoach ride from Flagstaff. The train was operated by the Santa Fe Railroad, who eventually began to build structures on the South Rim to accommodate the growing number of visitors. Eventually, the Fred Harvey Company was hired to manage hotels and